YO7 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Old Thirsk in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO7 1DR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for YO7 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00140698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO7 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO7 1DR.
256
45
£ 43,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO7 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 81% of tenure in YO7 1DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1DR. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO7 1DR has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thirsk Community Primary School
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sowerby Primary Academy
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Johnsons Of Thirsk0.7 km
- Bytheway Stores0.1 km
- Fish Dock0.5 km
- Thomas The Baker0.6 km
- Nisa Thirsk0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Kirkgate House Hotel0.7 km
- Holy Rood House0.9 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel0.6 km
- Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- Thirsk Hall Events Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Lord Nelson0.4 km
- Thirsk And Sowerby Institute0.7 km
- Red Bear0.6 km
- Black Bull0.5 km
- Mowbray Arms0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- All Flavours Great and Small0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Grand India0.3 km
- Greggs Of Yorkshire0.6 km
- The Pamper Lounge0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Parmesan House0.5 km
- Thirsk Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Long Street Fisheries0.3 km
- Milano Pizzeria0.5 km
- Pizza Pronto0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk2.6 km
- Northallerton13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hambleton Close0.1 km
- Hambleton Close0.1 km
- Byland Avenue0.1 km
- Hambleton Avenue0.1 km
- Hambleton Place0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO71DR · Data under Open Government Licence